Vikings take three titles at Private College Championships

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Lawrence University women’s swim team grabbed three titles at the Wisconsin Private College Championships on Saturday at Carthage College.

Paige Witter led the way for the Vikings with her victory in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:22.49. Witter also grabbed second on the 100 butterfly in 1:03.73 and took third in the 200 butterfly in 2:20.31.

Witter also swam on the 400 freestyle relay team that raced to victory in 3:47.93. The winning team also featured Emily Flack, Emei Thompson and Eryn Blagg. Flack also grabbed second in the 200 backstroke, and Thompson was third in the 500 freestyle.

Foley Van Lieshout took Lawrence’s other title when she won the 200 individual medley in 2:20.05.

The Lawrence women finished third in the team standings and the men were fifth. Lawrence posted a combined team finish of third. Carthage took home all three team titles.

The top finisher on the men’s side was Travis Charlow, who took third in the 100 backstroke and fourth in the 200 backstroke.

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